Glass facade

When the facade of a building is covered with at least 60% of glass, then this facade is called a glass facade. The facade of the glass is insulating and controls many environmental sounds and has a wide variety of colors and models. Comparing the glass facade with other building facades, it is better to know that the glass facade has fewer additions than other building materials.

What is a glass facade?

In fact, the glass facade is one of the modern facades that is used for buildings, and it is mostly used in office and commercial buildings, and it is less used for residential facades, and if they are used in residential facades, dry view Or Termwood is combined to cover the building environment in addition to the beauty it brings. Due to the use of this type of facade of glass and aluminum, it also brings unique features. The use of modern glass facades allows the residents to use maximum light and daylight.

In addition, one of the other advantages of using modern glass facades is that it helps to increase the safety of the building and also has sound insulation. Varying in color and preventing the passage of the sun’s ultraviolet rays and using the sun’s energy are also other advantages of modern glass facades. These days, the use of glass facades with matte and mirror colors has also been added to the list of popular glass facades.

With the expansion of the use of reflective glass, the use of this type of glass in the facades of high-rise buildings and towers has become very popular today, and the use of glass facades, in addition to the beauty of the appearance, also provides the possibility of using maximum daylight and sunlight.

Types of modern glass facades and their advantages

In this section, we have explained the types of modern glass facades and their advantages for you.

Frameless glass facade

The design of the frameless glass facade of the building is such that in the frameless glass facade, the surface of the facade is gridded by metal profiles, and then the facade frame is placed inside these grids. In the frameless glass facade, the frames have hidden rubbers for air sealing and sealing, and the glass is easily installed on them. These frames also have many colors. Also, this type of modern glass facades creates a continuous glass facade of the workplace and building space.

The method of implementing the frameless glass facade is that in the frameless system, the glasses are placed at a small distance from each other without any additional elements and are sealed with silicone glue. Designing the glass facade of the building from this system will bring the most glass surface on the facade and the facade will be seen in a more unified way.

One of the uses of the frameless glass facade is the glass facade of the villa. Among the advantages of the frameless glass facade is the elegant view of the glass holding frame from the outside, the possibility of using a hidden opening in the facade, easy installation of glass and easy replacement of glass, no transfer of stresses of the main structure based on glass, independent operation of each frame. It can be mentioned against earthquakes and the possibility of using different colors on the facade.

Features of frameless glass facade

• The glasses are glued together
• They are good insulators against heat
• They are very resistant to vibrations
• Installation execution speed
• It is easy to install
• Use of natural light
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Glass curtain wall

The curtain wall facade is one of the modern facades with a combination of aluminum profile as a structure and rubber sealing and air sealing and installation connections. The design of the glass facade of the building is of the curtain wall type in such a way that in the facade of the glass curtain wall, all kinds of double-glazed glass thicknesses from 18 to 40 mm can be installed.

One of the advantages of the curtain wall facade is the ability to calculate wind pressure and dead load pressure on the facade of the building with the help of special software, which greatly increases the safety of this type of glass facade against atmospheric and natural hazards. In addition to this, the absence of moisture and noise, the ability to use double or triple glass, the ability to use various covers, the ability to operate completely aluminum, no color restrictions and the thermal insulation of this type of facade are also among others. Its advantages are considered.

The way to implement the curtain wall type of glass facade is that in this type of modern glass facades, first the aluminum vertical profiles known as mullions are connected to the building structure by special brackets and rollbolts or welding, and then the vertical profiles called “transom” are also known, they are placed and installed on vertical profiles by special bits. Curtain wall facade is also used in the glass facade of the villa.

Spider glass facade

In the design of the glass facade of the building, there is a laminated glass, which includes two layers of 6 mm standard flute tempered glass and is placed in the 1.52 mm talc layer and between the two tempered glass.

Spider glass facades are widely used in stores and commercial facades. With the growth of modern glass facades in construction, Spider glass facades have been able to provide the lowest amount of frames and metals and the highest level of safety.

The way to implement the glass facade of the spider type is that there are pieces like rakes that keep the facade glass next to each other. In the glass facade of the spider, the columns and all parts are visible, and this issue gives a special beauty to this type of modern glass facades, and for this reason, the glass facade of the villa is also used in the design of the glass facade of the villa.

The way to implement the spider glass facade is that the columns can also be made of glass and this design helps to create the most transparency and the most use of glass in the facade of the building, for this reason, this type of modern glass facades is especially It is used in stores and commercial centers with the dimensions of large glasses. Among the advantages of the spider glass facade, we can mention its flexibility, transparency, easy installation and maintenance, high durability, rustproofness, and its beautiful appearance.

Balcony glass facade

In the design of the glass facade of the building in the balcony, a transparent wall and a total of several glass panels are used, which are opened and closed in the form of rails. The glass facade of the balcony must be of a resistant type of glass so that it can withstand changes in different weather conditions during the day and night. Also, the glass facade of the balcony must be resistant to the impact of objects and sudden changes in air temperature, for this reason, Akat toughened glass is used in this type of modern glass facades.

The way to implement the glass facade of the balcony is that it is implemented in two ways, with or without a frame, and this issue varies based on the location of the balcony and the customer’s opinion. Also, the design of the glass facade of the building in the balconies is done with two hinged and sliding systems, and in this way, energy consumption is saved and the security of the building is increased.

Safety tips of glass facades and their implementation cost

When the facade of a building is covered with at least 60% of glass, in this case, this facade is called a glass facade, and the following points should be paid attention to in the implementation of the glass facade:

• For the glass facade, ordinary glass is not used because these types of facades are dangerous in terms of safety because when they break, they are broken into small and large pieces and there is a possibility of throwing the glass and injuring people.
• Unlike normal glass, tempered glass breaks into small pieces when broken, but does not disperse, and in terms of safety, it works much better than normal glass.
• In the case of laminated glass, this type of glass will not shatter and scatter like car glass because a special glue is used in the layers of laminated glass.
• For these reasons, using laminated glass can be the best option for designing the glass facade of the building.

Advantages of building glass facade

The price and method of implementation of glass facade systems are different according to the customer’s wishes, the amount of support structure required, the type of glass connection and the suitability for the project. In general, the advantages of using the glass facade of the building are as follows:

1. Transparency and increased visibility

Exterior glass systems maximize the amount of natural daylight that enters the building. This greatly improves the well-being, productivity and performance of the residents or guests of the building in question.

It also increases visibility from the building to the outside and creates a wide environment inside the building. Large and integrated glass panels can be used, which limits the number of glass connections and thus, there is no need for an additional steel structure to block the view to the outside of the building.

2. Modern and sophisticated design

Another feature of building glass facade systems is that they are very suitable for modern and complex architectural designs. Thanks to glass facade systems, in building architecture; They can be used in curved, directional, diagonal, curved or double-sided shapes, etc., and geometrically, complex and creative designs can be implemented on the facade of the building.

3 Bigger space construction

Since the glass cladding system is prepared with cable networks or building elements called spider system, it creates a wider space. In this context, glass facades have been proven to create larger and more spacious interiors.

4 On the other hand, it is also possible to create sound insulation with a glass facade.

The glass system used in the facade prevents outside sound from entering and vice versa. In this way, it is possible to create sound insulation with very successful results. Of course, the advantages of the glass facade are not limited to these things. The glass facade with a variety of resistant glass creates an extremely durable and strong facade system. The glass facade is resistant to weather conditions. At the same time, it creates a structure that can withstand external shocks of any intensity.

5 glass facades create a very attractive structure with a stylish and beautiful appearance.

A building with a glass facade immediately attracts attention among the buildings in the area and attracts everyone’s admiration with its eye-catching appearance.

6 energy saving

How the glass facade works during fire and applying thermal insulation

Every day, more than yesterday, we see the use of curtain wall glass in the city. Because these facades are easy to make and light in weight. But the main challenge of creating this facade is when checking its insulation against air, moisture and heat. Each glass curtain wall facade, like all facades, must go through tests and trials related to the verification of standardization, and this makes the task a little difficult due to the higher level of technology of the facade.

During these tests, curtain wall facades are also checked for fire resistance. These facades must withstand between 30 and 120 minutes in case of fire.

But what makes the curtain wall resistant to fire?

The grid profiles make the curtain wall glass facade using stainless steel or galvanized sheet. Also, when connecting the infrastructure to the main structure, materials with similar characteristics are used, and this issue has increased the resistance of this facade against fire.

Another point is that in this system, it is possible to use glass of different thickness. As a result, glass with high temperature resistance and fireproof glass can be used.

» Glass produced in normal state has little fire resistance. With high transparency and completely safe properties against the passage of flames, smoke and hot and toxic gases, it provides a physical barrier while maintaining integrity. In other words, it prevents the spread of flames and smoke, but it cannot prevent the passage of heat. Its most important features are resistance to breakage due to thermal shock and melting caused by high temperature in the process of making these glasses.

• Impact resistant
• High light transmission rate up to 89%
• Economical, durable and reliable
• The possibility of manufacturing in different thicknesses of 6 to 11 mm based on the duration of maintaining integrity between 30 and 60 minutes.

“Fire-resistant tempered glass provides the same protection as regular fire-resistant glass, but its main advantage and difference is limiting the amount of radiant energy through the glass (less than 15 kW per square meter). This feature is important, because limiting the degree of heat transfer can stop the spontaneous combustion of materials and facilitate the evacuation and passage of people. In other words, while maintaining the integrity of the glass, this type of glass reduces the passage of thermal radiation and hot gases to the surrounding environment, and the temperature of the adjacent space increases at a slower rate. Therefore, in this situation, more time is created with higher safety for residents to escape.

• The possibility of manufacturing in 6 mm thickness for single-paned glass (30 to 60 minutes time to maintain integrity)
• The possibility of making up to 24 mm thickness for double-paned glass (60 to 120 minutes of integrity maintenance time)
• Impact resistant
• High light transmission rate up to 82%
• Light weight for easy carrying

“Fireproof glass is one of those products that helps the people in the building during the fire process due to its high resistance and the materials it contains. Considering this feature, it is necessary to get acquainted with its types so that the customer can make a correct and intelligent choice. Fireproof glasses are divided into 4 categories. Tempered, transparent, wire and ceramic glasses are included in this group. In the ceramic type, there are materials that can withstand high thermal shock. It is also used in fireproof glass due to its impact resistance. In addition to high heat tolerance, this glass must be unbreakable and break into very small pieces if hit and not harm anyone.

The mechanism of making fireproof glass

Fire-resistant glass is a type of laminated glass that uses special intumescents in its manufacturing process. These glasses are normally transparent and do not differ much from other laminated glasses, but due to proximity to fire, these talaqs expand and become a hard and opaque protector, and after the expected period of time based on the type of talaq, it starts to burn. . This feature leads to the reduction of heat transfer through the glass and makes it possible to discharge calmly.

In the design of a commercial, public or residential building, compliance with the minimum fire safety standards set forth in Iran’s building regulations must be done. Choosing the exact specifications of fire-safe glass can assure you that more than expected protection of people and property is provided, especially in public and important places such as hotels and commercial centers.

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